Don’t know about you, but I’ve been amazed lately at how social media has become a place for criticism, negativity and whining. Don’t get me wrong, I love social media and use it for many reasons. But more and more I realize that self-leadership is one...
Are you feeling crazy busy at the moment? You love what you do but sometimes you feel absolutely overwhelmed? Yep I get it! We live in a world of rapid change and all sorts of problems, from rising socio-economic inequality to terrorism, environmental challenges to mental illness...
It’s always exciting to look forward to a new year, isn’t it? A time of hope, opportunity, possibility and challenge is opening up for you. It’s also a fabulous time to look back and reflect on where you have come from and what you have achieved...
OMG!!! What a year 2020 has been! How are you coming to terms with our complex and unknown future? Reading and reflection are terrific strategies for 21st Century Leaders to keep learning, growing and developing. It’s holiday time so why not take some action to make 2021...
Schools in crisis There is a crisis breaking in education, as a result of two major events: Large numbers of Baby Boomers are retiring, leaving a multitude of leadership positions vacant. Unfortunately, too many Gen X and Gen Y teachers are not prepared to step...
Term break has just started in Victorian schools in Australia. Are you on holidays or about to be soon? I get it! You teach and/or lead in a very busy school and you’re bombarded with urgent tasks and challenges every day. You’re exhausted and feel overwhelmed....
I'm excited! Many of my friends and colleagues around the world are getting ready for the start of the 2019/2020 school year. Actually one of my friends is starting as a brand new 21st Century Principal today! She is very excited but also a little bit nervous....
Hooray! School’s out for summer! Or winter depending on where you live and work. I’ve just travelled from AISPP, Cambodia to Geelong, Australia for some holidays. As well as catching up with friends and family and enjoying some adventures I love reading inspirational leadership books to...
The term ‘leadership’ can call to mind a range of different things, depending on the types of leaders you have been exposed to in the past. If you cast your mind back over your time at school as a student and your years of teaching,...
Principals, teachers and kids downunder are gearing up for the start of a new school year. As a Principal and Head of School I have always loved the start of the new school year. There’s excitement in the air mixed with dreams, challenges, opportunities and possibilities....